Care Assistants

ABOUT US:

Tantallon House Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant on a permanent basis with contracts for 44 hours.

Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is based in North Berwick. We are proud to offer the following: Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care and End of Life Care for up to 80 residents.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive rate of £12.55 per hour
Job Satisfaction
Company Pension
Development Opportunities
Support & Guidance
Free On-site Parking
PVG/Enhanced DBS Check
Access to a Blue Light discount card

DUTIES AND RESPONSOBILITIES:

To support each resident to enable them to remain as active and independent as possible within the limitations of their condition.
To encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, including washing, dressing and continence.
To respect the residents’ rights of choice, privacy and dignity and to be sensitive to each resident’s needs.
To work flexibly, providing help with physical care as required to meet the care and support needs of the resident.
To support and assist residents with their mobility through the application of skills and knowledge obtained through training, ensuring that any equipment required is used in a safe and proper manner.
To assist with the serving of meals and drinks and to provide care and support where required to ensure that the resident receives a satisfactory food and fluid intake.
To complete and maintain all required daily records to demonstrate a complete record of the resident’s social engagement, activities and physical care.
To work effectively as a team member or an individual to maintain a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.

ABOUT YOU:

Required Skills:

One years’ experience as a care assistant.
You will have a kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.
Excellent communication skills
Interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

Holds a SVQ 2/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care
First-aid knowledge
Initiative
Problem-solving skills
Flexibility
Team working

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)/Enhanced DBS Check.